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Northern Trust Strengthens Foundation & Institutional Advisors Practice in the Mid-Atlantic

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Northern Trust announced today that Karen Wawrzaszek has joined the Foundation & Institutional Advisors (FIA) practice as a Senior Vice President and Regional Director in Washington, D.C., where she will support efforts to grow and serve the firm’s foundation, endowment and nonprofit clients in the Mid-Atlantic region.

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  • Northern Trust announced today that Karen Wawrzaszek has joined the Foundation & Institutional Advisors (FIA) practice as a Senior Vice President and Regional Director in Washington, D.C., where she will support efforts to grow and serve the firm’s foundation, endowment and nonprofit clients in the Mid-Atlantic region.
  • Northern Trust’s Foundation & Institutional Advisors (FIA) group serves nonprofit organizations through sophisticated investment management solutions, strategic insights and world-class resources.
  • More information about Northern Trust Foundation and Institutional Advisors can be found at www.northerntrust.com/FIA .
  • Northern Trust Wealth Management offers holistic wealth management services for affluent individuals and families, family offices, foundations and endowments, and privately held businesses.

UN Global Compact Launches New Business Guidance on Sustainable Infrastructure

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Beijing, China, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During an event held in Beijing today with high-level representatives from government, businesses and academia, the UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, unveiled new guidance and assessment tools for companies to advance sustainable infrastructure under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

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  • Beijing, China, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During an event held in Beijing today with high-level representatives from government, businesses and academia, the UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, unveiled new guidance and assessment tools for companies to advance sustainable infrastructure under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
  • By shedding light on the relationship between the BRI and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the reports offer practical tools and insights for companies to ensure that their projects align with global sustainability trends, particularly the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact covering human rights, labor practices, the environment and the fight against corruption.
  • Speaking during the launch event, Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director of the UN Global Compact said: “Infrastructural development supports both economic growth and social development.
  • It is therefore imperative that infrastructure projects are inclusive and sustainable and adhere to responsible business practices.

Logitech Joins Private Sector Push to Accelerate SDG Goals

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Logitech recently participated in a Private Sector Forum, hosted by the United Nations Secretary-General, and committed to ‘Forward Faster’ , a UN Global Compact initiative calling on business leaders to accelerate actions in areas that have the potential to create the fastest impact before 2030.

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  • Logitech recently participated in a Private Sector Forum, hosted by the United Nations Secretary-General, and committed to ‘Forward Faster’ , a UN Global Compact initiative calling on business leaders to accelerate actions in areas that have the potential to create the fastest impact before 2030.
  • “I was honored to participate in the UN Private Sector Forum during NYC Climate Week.
  • In 2022, nearly 2 in 3 Logitech products were made with recycled plastic, and over 40 product lines used low-carbon aluminum.
  • Logitech is working more closely with suppliers and stakeholders and renewing commitments at an accelerated pace.

Water Resilience Coalition Accelerates Private Sector Progress Toward 2030 100-Basin Ambition

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

New York, United States of America, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Water Resilience Coalition (WRC), an industry-driven, CEO-led initiative that aims to put water stress at the top of corporate agendas, today announced new progress on its 2030 strategy to convene the private sector to build global water resilience.

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  • New York, United States of America, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Water Resilience Coalition (WRC), an industry-driven, CEO-led initiative that aims to put water stress at the top of corporate agendas, today announced new progress on its 2030 strategy to convene the private sector to build global water resilience.
  • The WRC’s 2030 ambition — for businesses to build water resilience in operations, supply chains, and 100 water-stressed basins — was launched Monday as the water resilience target of the UN Global Compact’s Forward Faster initiative.
  • The same private sector water resilience target was earlier launched during the March 2023 UN Water Conference as the “Business Leaders’ Open Call for Water Action.”
    "Building on momentum from the historic UN Water Conference in March, the Water Resilience Coalition’s 2030 ambition has set the private sector high bar for acting on water,” said Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director of the UN Global Compact, as well as Co-Chair of the Water Resilience Coalition.
  • Since announcing its 2030 strategy in mid-2022, the Water Resilience Coalition has also launched the innovative Water Resilience Coalition Investment Portfolio, advanced the digitization of water basin monitoring through a partnership with the European Space Agency, and piloted the Net Positive Water Impact framework for water resilience.

Private Sector Forum mobilizes Business and Investments towards the Sustainable Development Goals

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Monday, September 18, 2023

New York, United States of America, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Government and business leaders committed to a range of investments and actions expected to drive progress across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)  by 2030, while also generating business growth opportunities, at the Private Sector Forum convened today by the United Nations Global Compact.

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  • New York, United States of America, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Government and business leaders committed to a range of investments and actions expected to drive progress across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)  by 2030, while also generating business growth opportunities, at the Private Sector Forum convened today by the United Nations Global Compact.
  • “Across your business and investment plans for the future, I urge you to put development first.
  • Demand better, more sustainable business practices across every link of your supply and value chains, and throughout your investments.
  • There is no greater business plan for our world than sustainable development,” said UN Secretary-General  António Guterres speaking to CEOs at the Private Sector Forum.

Sustain.Life collaborates with the UN Global Compact Network USA to drive sustainable event initiatives

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Sustain.Life is proud to announce its partnership with the UN Global Compact Network USA , the U.S. chapter of the UN Global Compact.

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  • Sustain.Life is proud to announce its partnership with the UN Global Compact Network USA , the U.S. chapter of the UN Global Compact.
  • "We are thrilled to align with the UN Global Compact Network USA.
  • “Influential leaders like the UN Global Compact play an important role in setting expectations for global sustainability standards.
  • Tracking these emissions grants deeper insights into energy consumption and more, and also offers a competitive edge by enabling companies to produce carbon-neutral events.

Base Carbon Partners With Developer of Carbon Removal Projects

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

TORONTO, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Base Carbon Inc. (NEO: BCBN) (OTCQX: BCBNF) ("Base Carbon", or the "Company"), a financier of emission reduction, removal, and related climate action projects, is pleased to announce it has executed an agreement, through its wholly owned subsidiary Base Carbon Capital Partners Corp. (“BCCPC”), to facilitate the development of a nature-based carbon removal project, focused on the reforestation of degraded rural farmlands in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh (the “Project”).

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Base Carbon Inc. (NEO: BCBN) (OTCQX: BCBNF) ("Base Carbon", or the "Company"), a financier of emission reduction, removal, and related climate action projects, is pleased to announce it has executed an agreement, through its wholly owned subsidiary Base Carbon Capital Partners Corp. (“BCCPC”), to facilitate the development of a nature-based carbon removal project, focused on the reforestation of degraded rural farmlands in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh (the “Project”).
  • Base Carbon anticipates reinvesting a portion of proceeds from Project credit sales to fund maintenance capital requirements.
  • Base Carbon will retain the right of first refusal on any expansions of the Project.
  • Base Carbon, through its wholly owned subsidiary BCCPC, is diversifying its portfolio into carbon removal projects beginning with an afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation project (ARR) in India.

Nord Security joins the United Nations Global Compact

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Friday, June 30, 2023

LONDON, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nord Security , home to NordVPN , NordLayer , NordPass , and NordLocker , has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) community to formalize its commitment to being an active partner when it comes to solving global challenges and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

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  • LONDON, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nord Security , home to NordVPN , NordLayer , NordPass , and NordLocker , has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) community to formalize its commitment to being an active partner when it comes to solving global challenges and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Nord Security shares the view that achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals set out in the UN Global Compact are the blueprint for a better and more sustainable future.
  • We are proud to join the UN Global Compact, reaffirming our dedication to building a better future for everyone," says Nord Security co-founder Eimantas Sabaliauskas.
  • In 2022, Nord Security donated more than 2,100 accounts to individuals and organizations that operate under intrusive censorship or surveillance.

PAN GLOBAL ANNOUNCES YEAR-END FINANCIAL RESULTS AND OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Pan Global Resources Inc. ("Pan Global" or the "Company") (TSXV: PGZ) (OTCQB: PGZFF) is pleased to report its fourth quarter and audited annual financial results for the financial year ended January 31, 2023 were filed on May 24, 2023.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Pan Global Resources Inc. ("Pan Global" or the "Company") (TSXV: PGZ) (OTCQB: PGZFF) is pleased to report its fourth quarter and audited annual financial results for the financial year ended January 31, 2023 were filed on May 24, 2023.
  • Tim Moody, Pan Global President and CEO noted: "Last year was one of tremendous progress for Pan Global as we advanced our rich project portfolio.
  • On April 11, 2023, Pan Global announced positive metallurgical test results exceeding 86% copper recovery for the La Romana copper mineralization using conventional flotation.
  • On May 24, 2023, Pan Global announced the appointment of Corinne Smit, CPA-CA, to the Board of Directors of the Company.

Accenture and Cervest Collaborate to Bring Innovative Solutions to Clients Seeking Resilience Amid Increased Climate Risk

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

This collaboration will help clients assess and mitigate physical asset risk based on different climate scenarios enabling them to better plan for resilience and inform net zero strategy, while also making climate-related disclosures more transparent.

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  • This collaboration will help clients assess and mitigate physical asset risk based on different climate scenarios enabling them to better plan for resilience and inform net zero strategy, while also making climate-related disclosures more transparent.
  • “As climate-related physical and transition risks become more prevalent, companies need to embed climate considerations into risk mitigation and put effective climate strategy and adaptation at the core of long-term business resilience,” said Vrushali Gaud, managing director, Sustainability Services at Accenture.
  • Known as Cervest Ratings™ , these can determine combined risk or hazard-specific risk that climate change effects including droughts, flooding, wildfires or extreme temperatures can have on any asset.
  • The analysis helped the organization advance its climate risk analysis and reporting capabilities and be better prepared for coming regulations demanding climate-related disclosures.